PTECH supports students through all types of career exploration. Our ultimate goal is to help students develop a career plan for after high school, no matter what that plan entails. However, there are a few specific Idaho industries that have jobs in high demand right now. Here are some examples. Most of these jobs require a one- or two-year degree, with jobs starting at well above minimum wage.

POTENTIAL EMPLOYERS:Ednetics, T-Sheets, MetaGeek, other tech firms. Many large companies unrelated to technology have their own internal tech teams as well. This includes companies like Simplot, Albertsons, and other large corporations.

Aerospace

HOT JOBS: Deburring, Riveter, CNC Operator

AVG STARTING PAY: $12-$22/hour or $46,000/year

EMPLOYEE TRAITS: Likes to work with hands and build/shape things, very detail oriented, not an office person